Archive for June, 2011

News from the MTQ about the Honoré-Mercier Bridge this weekend

Please note that there will be no closure tonight on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge as announced in the press release of the MTQ issued on June 21. Thus, the traffic transition will be undertaken at midnight to allow circulation in both directions until Sunday, June 26 11:59 PM. ——————– If you have questions or comments related [...]

SCHEDULE of the ministère des Transports du Québec for the Mercier Bridge

A press release from the MTQ was released today regarding traffic management on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge. We invite you to read the press release (French version) from the MTQ. We will insert the English version on the blog as soon as we have it. Du lundi au vendredi, la gestion de la circulation se fera [...]

Press Release from the ministère des Transports du Québec – June 21

A press release from the MTQ was released today regarding closures on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge. One out of two lanes will be closed from 9 PM to 5 AM for the next three nights (starting tonight). We invite you to read the press release (French version) from the MTQ. We will release the English version [...]

Traffic Management on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge – Friday, June 17

The ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) wishes to inform road users that the traffic is managed with westbound two lanes (towards Châteauguay) at the moment. The Ministère had to close one lane earlier this morning, to proceed to the installation of a temporary plate on the slab. However, please take note that tonight, at [...]

Closure of the right lane on the East structure of the Honoré-Mercier Bridge

Please take note that the ministère des Transports du Québec has closed the right lane on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge again, which means that there is only one lane open in a single direction. The Ministère is aware of the important impact which will have this emergency closure on the traffic and will keep you informed.

Lane closure on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge – ROADWORK COMPLETED

Please take note that temporary roadwork on the slab has just been performed on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge. The traffic is now moving on two lanes.

Lane closure on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge

The ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) wishes to inform road users of the immediate closure of one lane on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge. This closure is necessary for urgent repairs to the slab. The Ministère is trying to restore the situation as soon as possible, to get the traffic moving again on two lanes. The [...]

MEASURES EFFECTIVE AS OF TODAY FOR THE HONORÉ-MERCIER BRIDGE

Due to the temporary partial closing of the Honoré-Mercier Bridge, the Ministère des Transports du Québec and the Agence métropolitaine de transport are announcing a traffic management plan. Traffic on the Honoré-Mercier Bridge Effective today, the Ministère des Transports is implementing traffic control in the predominant direction of flow for the morning and evening peak [...]

ALTERNATIVE MEASURES FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT

Addition of six trains due to the partial closure of the Mercier Bridge, starting Thursday, June 16. Due to the partial closure of the Mercier Bridge, the Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) and its partners are working to develop alternatives for public transit. As a first step, they announced the addition of six departures on [...]

Many raised this question about the truick ban since this morning.  The MTQ answer is yes, the truck ban is still in effect westbound to Châteauguay with the new configuration.